Cannes, May 13: For his much-anticipated appearance at the Opening Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, Rahi Chadda arrived on the red carpet in Dior by Jonathan Anderson, choosing a look that brought together classic black-tie dressing with a more fluid, contemporary sensibility. The look featured a cropped double-breasted black jacket layered over a traditional tuxedo shirt, finished with polished cufflinks and an ivory draped detail falling from the waist, adding movement and contrast against the sharpness of the tailoring.
Styled with clean black trousers and minimal accessories, the look carried precision that felt particularly suited to the Cannes red carpet. Shoes by Manolo Blahnik, a Hublot timepiece, and select Messika jewellery, including a diamond ring and bracelet, completed the look. The ivory drape caught the light as Chadda walked along the Croisette, introducing softness to an otherwise structured silhouette.
Over the last few years, Rahi Chadda has emerged as one of South Asia’s most visible luxury fashion voices, recognised for his distinct approach to menswear and his strong presence within the global fashion landscape. His appearance at Cannes marks another significant moment for South Asian representation on an international red carpet, particularly within the evolving conversation around men’s fashion.
With Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut already becoming one of the most closely watched shifts in fashion this year, the look also reflected the broader mood of contemporary menswear, where traditional tailoring is increasingly being approached with ease, softness, and individuality rather than strict formality alone.